South Bay Weekend Guide September 22, 2016

I’m going to keep it short and sweet this week because I’m on vacation. Clearly, we didn’t plan well because we’re going to miss the Lobster Festival……but you all go on, have a great time and be sure to post some pics so I can see what we’re missing!

Paul Martin's American Grill now has Live Music on Thursday evenings! Tonight, Thursday, September 22, Aragorn & Olivia, one of the South Bay's favorite duos, will be playing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For additional information, visit the website at http://paulmartinsamericangrill.com/locations/el-segundo-restaurant/. Paul Martin's American Grill is located at 2361 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.

The community is invited to attend the Kendra Gives Back Partyon Thursday, September 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kendra Scott at The Point. It’s going to be a fun evening hosted by the Habitat 4 Humanity Young Professionals. Twenty percent of proceeds from jewelry sold that evening will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA). Attendees will enjoy complimentary champagne, wine and sweets while shopping for a great cause! For additional information on the event, visit the website at http://www.kendrascott.com/. For additional information about Habitat for Humanity, visit the website at http://www.habitatla.org/. Kendra Scott is located at The Point at 850 South Sepulveda, El Segundo, CA 90245.

The El Segundo, LAX Coastal and Manhattan Beach Chambers of Commerce present EXPO 2016, an evening of business, noshing and socializing, tonight, Thursday, September 22 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Automobile Driving Museum. Everyone is invited to mix and mingle with business owners from El Segundo, Westchester, Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey, Manhattan Beach and the rest of the South Bay. The evening features dozens of exhibitors, raffle prizes and a grand prize drawing. The ‘Sip & Savor’ will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with wine and craft beer tastings, bites, dessert and coffee bar. Admission is $10 and includes valet parking, food, drinks and one raffle ticket. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.elsegundochamber.com/expo-2016. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA.

The South Bay Yoga Conference will take place Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25

at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. The weekend will feature over 80 workshops, classes, and lectures, each offering tools to help you become the best version of yourself. Learn to “live your yoga” the authentic South Bay way through soul and earth sustaining technologies and the science of yoga. Daily passes are $75 each or a three day unlimited pass is $199. The opening and closing ceremonies, in addition to several classes, are included in the three day pass. Additional class prices vary. Discounted tickets are available to active military, seniors and students. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.southbayyogaconference.com/friday-schedule/. The Hermosa Beach Community Center is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

Palos Verdes Performing Arts opens the 2016-17 season on September 23 with Mel Brooks’ zany, Broadway hit musical comedy, Young Frankenstein at the Norris Theater. The electrifying stage adaptation of Brooks’ monstrously funny film comes from the creators of the Tony-winning sensation, The Producers. In this re imagining of the famous legend, the grandson of mad scientist Victor Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania, and with the help of his hunchbacked sidekick and leggy lab assistant, he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. With wickedly inspired, show-stopping production numbers including Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz, Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven great entertainment. The musical features a 14-piece orchestra, professional cast, and sets and costumes from the national tour of Young Frankenstein. Performance times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, plus 2 p.m.matinees on Saturday October 1 and October 8. Ticket prices range from $55 to $65, plus a $5 per ticket facility fee. The production is not recommended for children under 13. The production runs through October 9 at the Norris Theater. For additional information and ticket purchase, call the box office at (310) 544-0403 or visit the website at http://www.palosverdesperformingarts.com. The Norris Theater is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive in Rolling Hills Estates.

The South Bay pays homage to all things lobster at the annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival beginning Friday, September 23 and running through Sunday, September 25. It’s all lobster, all the time, at this classic South Bay event! There are several lobster meal packages available for your dining pleasure including the popular Lobster Feast and you don’t want to miss the Lobster Bistro. Lobster reigns supreme at this classic South Bay event but there are plenty of other reasons to attend. The music line-up features live bands and DJ’s playing throughout the weekend as well as stand up paddle board lessons, kids area, face painting and balloon art. Free bike parking will be available courtesy of the Beach Cities Cycling Club and Hermosa Cyclery. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.lobsterfestival.com/. The Festival takes place at the Seaside Lagoon next to King Harbor, just north of the Redondo Beach Pier at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach (at the corner of Harbor Drive and Beryl Street). Here's a peek from last year’s Lobster Fest: https://youtu.be/CiuoORqSEAU.

The Rotary Club of South Bay presents the annual Ride with the Tide cycling event on Saturday, September 24 (formerly known as the Rat Beach Ride). This is a bike tour, not a bike race. It’s strictly for fun and it’s a rare opportunity to explore the South Bay from a two wheeled perspective. There are three different rides for all levels – the Metric Century (62 miles), the Metric Half Century (31 miles) and the Metric Quarter Century (15.5 miles). This year’s event promises to be larger than ever with more diverse routes through the South Bay. The rides take advantage of the splendid coastal location incorporating the bike paths along the Strand and Esplanade. Entry fees go to several charities supported by the South Bay Rotary Club. The entry fee includes a t-shirt, hat, refreshments, roving bike support and lunch. The start and finish is located at the Torrance Beach parking lot located at Rat Beach on Paseo de la Playa. The event will proceed rain or shine and helmets are required. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.ridewiththetide.org/.

Aloft El Segundo is hosting a FREE Yoga Class with Claudia Rebora of SoHo Yoga this Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. The event is open to all yogis of all levels and will be followed by a round of mimosas, courtesy of the house! Guests are asked to register for the event as there is limited space available. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-mimosas-tickets-27734119498. Aloft El Segundo is located at 475 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Simmzy’s Summer Camp is back with the Battle at the Breweries on Saturday, September 24. Grab a teammate and get ready for the Battle at the Breweries featuring a Corn Hole Tournament at Strand Brewing Company and Trivia Tournament at Smog City Brewing with awesome Simmzy’s prizes going to the winners! Contestants should meet at 11:30 a.m. at Craft Shack Fueled by Simmzy’s located in the Center Court of The Point at 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard in El Segundo for food and beers, and at noon everyone will board the Big Yellow School Bus to the breweries! Tickets are $25 and includes transportation, two beers at each brewery and amazing snacks prepared by Chef Rubino. Make sure to reserve your spot on the bus. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelf7nvyWltAw9S9MTGTIG26iOT2FveqMufZctofvxsrkwoZw/viewform.

Kala Koa Entertainment presents the 2016 Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival on Saturday, September 24 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The Los Angeles Ukulele Festival is a full day of continuous performances by today’s hottest ukulele fingerpickers, virtuosos and singer/songwriters, plus workshops for all levels, marketplace vendors and more. The event features unlimited workshops for all levels, children and adults alike, beginner to advanced, introduction to ukulele, chord melodies, strumming techniques and more! So whether you are a complete beginner, a casual observer or a seasoned player, come join the rest of the ukulele community and meet new friends or reconnect with old ones. Tickets packages are $45 or $99. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.LosAngelesUkuleleFestival.com. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503.

The Palos Verdes Art Center presents The Artist’s Studio Tour on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Attendees will spend a day in the country beside the sea visiting seven studios and seeing art in action by 40 artists. Enjoy a spectacular drive along the ocean; sip a glass of lemonade high above the sea at the studio of Don Crocker; explore the gardens of landscape architect and ceramist James DeFlon; watch a blob of glass turn into a bowl at the hands of Paul Brayton; see woodturner Steve Abshear turn a pinecone into a pen; or savor chocolate along with the art at #159 Promenade on the Peninsula. Self-driven, relaxed, inspiring and fun! Go at your own pace, linger where you like. Visit all the studios in one day or spread it out over two. Tickets are $25 and include a light lunch and informal fashion show in the Atrium of Palos Verdes Art Center. For additional information and ticket call 424-206-9902 or visit the website at http://www.artists-studio-pvac.com. The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (corner of Crenshaw Boulevard).

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation presents South Bay’s Got Talent on Saturday, September 24. Witness the best and brightest stars from the South Bay including vocalists, musicians, dancers, aerialists, comedians and more! Performers will compete in front of the audience and a panel of judges. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place winners and a special acknowledgment will be given to the audience favorite. South Bay’s Got Talent is a local talent competition for all residents of the Beach Cities; the Palos Verdes Peninsula; neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles; El Segundo; and inland cities of the South Bay. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $15, $20 and $25 and can be purchased online or at the box office. For additional information, contact the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation office at (310) 378-8100, by email at contest@torrancearts.org or visit the website at http://www.torrancearts.org/. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance.

The Redondo Pier Association presents the annual Rods, Rides and Relics Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Redondo Pier. A favorite with local car enthusiasts, Rods, Rides & Relics features some of the finest classic cars in the South Bay. 100 cars will be displayed over the water on The Pier while a DJ spins oldies but goodies. Take a stroll along the pier, view the cars and then vote for your favorite. The event is open to the public, admission is free and hanging out on the pier surrounded by classic automobiles is certainly a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on a lazy Sunday afternoon. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach.

The Center for Health & Fitness invites all members and the community to participate in Active Aging Week, a nation-wide movement to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle from September 26 through September 30. Attendees will enjoy FREE Classes (Yoga, Mat Pilates, Silver Sneakers and aerobics); Mindfulness Demonstration; Educational Lectures; Social Activities and much more! Classes will take place on the second floor from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each evening. For additional information, visit the website at http://beachcitiesgym.org/news-events/events/active-aging-week-0. The Center for Health and Fitness/Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue, 2nd Floor,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Neptunians Women Club of Manhattan Beach presents An Evening with Dan Quiggle on Tuesday, September 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Tin Roof Bistro. Dan Quiggle is an internationally acclaimed leadership speaker. The event is a NWC building renovation fundraiser and will be held in the private dining room. There will be a pre-dinner reception hosted by Patine Cellars of their highly rated Robert Parker pinots. There are only 50 tickets available for $250 per person, of which $210 is tax deductible, and includes dinner and wine on the table. Cocktails will be available for purchase. For additional information and ticket purchase, contact Linda Merlo at 310-418-4037 or via email at lindamerlo2@gmail.com. Tin Roof Bistro is located at 3500 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Every Monday, Thursday and Friday in September, Terranea Resort offers Complimentary Yoga Classes in the oceanfront yoga Movement Studio at The Spa at Terranea. Panoramic ocean views bring nature indoors to inspire and motivate participants through various poses and moments of meditation. Soaking in the end of summer, yogis of all skill levels are invited to say “Namaste” to invigorating California fitness. In celebration of National Yoga Month in September, complimentary yoga classes at Terranea guide a month of rejuvenation, leading up to the resort’s annual Seaside Yoga Gathering in October.

Class Schedule
-Mondays: September 26 at 9 AM.
-Thursdays: September 22 at 5PM, September 29 at 5 PM
-Fridays: September 23 at 8 AM and September 30 at 11 AM

Attendees for all yoga events are encouraged to bring a yoga mat to each session. Advanced reservations are required, and space is limited. For reservations, contact The Spa at Terranea at 310-265-2740. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.terranea.com/blog/say-namaste-to-national-yoga-month-at-terranea-resort. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

The Manhattan Beach Chamber is now accepting applications for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy for middle and high school children this fall. The program will commence October 25 and run through the end of the school year, meeting once a week at Mira Costa High School. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a year-long program that teaches students in grades 6 through 12 how to start and run their own, REAL businesses. Students brainstorm business ideas, decide if they want to work by themselves or as a team, write a business plan, pitch their plan to investors for funding, and actually launch their own business or social movement. All of the learning is real and experiential. Students have the opportunity to leave the class as business owners, complete with a DBA and bank account. The Chamber is currently looking for middle or high school students between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in starting their own business. Applications are being accepted, and student interviews are conducted, on a rolling basis. YEA! will grant admission to a maximum of twenty four students annually. Applications for the 2016-17 academic year will be accepted until September 30 or until such time as the class cap is achieved. You can download the application at https://yeausa.wufoo.com/forms/2016-yea-student-application/. For additional information on the program, please contact the Manhattan Beach Chamber at 310.545.5313 or at http://www.ManhattanBeachChamber.com/YEA.

Nelson’s is hosting the last of the local Summer Concert Series through October 1. The schedule is listed at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4/. It’s your last chance to enjoy some music under the summer sun!

Here’s a heads up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-10k-run/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-hometown-fair/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/jared-grand-opening/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/storytelling-workshop/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/john-denver-tribute/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rams-foundation-star-watch-party-shade-rb/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-event-terrenea/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/girls-night-out-fun-raiser/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Ongoing Events page and Daily Blog on my website at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Ongoing Events page and Daily Blog on my website at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

Yesterday morning on The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach - More to Sea, we had a very special group of guests – Lucy, Lulu, and Lorrie - the Lobsta Ladies from the Redondo Beach Lobster Festival and Bobby Christian from the Redondo Beach Chamber. It’s all about the Redondo Beach Lobster Festival which takes place this weekend, Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25! You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-2016-lobster-festival/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Amy Errett, Owner of E3 Vehicles, and we’re going to learn all about the relatively new realm of the neighborhood electric vehicle. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/e3-vehicles-amy-errett/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down in the South Bay!

Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360, we have a returning guest, Michele Brown, a South Bay resident and real estate professional who was recently honored once again by her real estate peers. Michele was awarded the prestigious Realtor of the Year by the South Bay Association of Realtors. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/michele-brown-realtor-year/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com